Lot 342
Kennedy, John F (1917-1963) 35th President of the United States (1961-63). Oversize partly-printed Document Signed as U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, 1 p., 22x17", Boston, 28 June 1958. Fine; normal folds, light wear, and a few staple holes along the top edge. Titled "The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Democratic Pre-Primary Convention Certificate 1958," the document certifies that "the State Convention of the Democratic Party was held in accordance with the requirements of law at Boston, on the 20th & 21st & 28th day of June, 1958, and the following candidates were endorsed for nomination at such Convention, to be voted for at the ensuing State Primary on the ninth day of September, 1958." The large certificate consists of five columns: the offices to be filled, the candidate's name, his home address, a statement "of not more than eight words" giving any public offices the candidate has held, and the signature of each candidate. The offices to be filled include governor, lieutenant governor, state secretary, state treasurer, state auditor, attorney general, and senator. Kennedy, whose address is listed as 122 Bowdoin St., Boston, is identified as "present United States Senator For Renomination, Veteran," the latter referring to JFK's service in the Navy during World War II. Kennedy certifies his candidacy by signing boldly in blue ballpoint. The document is also signed by Foster Furcolo, who served as governor of Massachusetts from 1957 to 1961. Kennedy won reelection as senator, then in 1960 became the youngest man to be elected President. A most impressive document from JFK's last election at the state level.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000.
|
| |
| Unsold |
